HIOKI MR8847 ENG (PDF)

MEMORY HiCORDER MR8847
Recorders

Fully Isolated, High Speed & Tough for the Field

Upgraded Multi-Purpose Memory Recorder
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Memory capacity upgraded! Four times or eight times as large as base model of 64 M-words
lets you record differing electric potential objects simultaneously
Isolated inputs for all channels enhance measurement safety
Record differing electric potential objects simultaneously
Sturdy construction designed for use in the field
Tough body and strong enclosure provide superior resistance to shocks, falls, and vibrations.
Clears a 50 cm drop test. Note: Using in-house testing conditions. Absence of impairment or damage in all cases is not assured.
High-speed printing for checking data right on the spot
Printer features newly designed roll paper drop-in loading and one-touch setup, along with high
50 mm/s printing speed.
FFT analysis and other functions
FFT, waveform calculation and memory segmentation functionality.
Input units support pulse integration, frequency, and direct current sensor connections.

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The Ideal Recorder for Field Use
Features Easy Portability and Sturdy Construction

Select the memory capacity according to your needs - Full Line-up of 64WW, 256MW or
512MW models

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No Delay

n A problem occurs, requiring immediate attention on site
Grab the sturdy handle and go. The tough construction can
take a few knocks.
n Start measurement without reading through the manual
The Help Wizard assists you to do exactly what you want.
n Print out results on the spot
Load printer paper with a simple one-touch operation.
High printing speed gives you a hard copy in a snap.

High Speed

n High-speed sampling up to 20 MS/s
Full isolation for all channels and simultaneous sampling
n Save 30MB to a CF Card: Max. 40 seconds
Data save speed may vary, depending on conditions.
n High speed FFT calculation
n 20 MS/s High-speed waveform judgment function
n For maintenance, production line monitoring or pre-shipment
inspections

X-Y
Operation
Computer
Integration

n Multi-channel X-Y recorder with electronic data log
n Simultaneous recording over 16 analog + 16 logic channels
n Simultaneous recording over 64 logic + 10 analog channels
Plug-in modules provide the flexibility to match most
channel and signal configuration requirements.

n Easy storage of recorded data
USB memory stick / CF card / internal hard disk
n HTTP/FTP server function and remote operation capability
provide easy access to data

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What
Users
Want

Start measuring without
delay

"Changing paper is a hassle, and printing speed should be faster!"
No Problem!

One-touch design takes the hassle out of the process. 50mm/sec print speed

No more need for cumbersome and time-consuming steps such
as threading the paper between rubber rollers and the thermal
print head. Simply drop the paper roll in place, pull the tip out
slightly, and close the door. As easy as one, two, three.

"I need measurement results in hand right away!"
No Problem!

50 mm/s printing speed produces results in a flash

Printing is twice as fast compared to the performance of previous HIOKI products. No more waiting when printing out data on
site to show the client.
n Hard copy of the display screen, then and there
Observed waveforms, setup parameters,
processing values, AB cursor readouts
and more--a simple push of a button and
the high-speed thermal printer gives
you a hard copy of the entire screen
contents. Saving as a BMP file on a CF
card or USB memory is also possible.

n Print a complete A4 format report on site
If the customer requires a report, the MR8847 series can
deliver without delay. The A4 format printout shows waveforms with high resolution. Even minute details and changes can be detected easily, and measurement parameters
used for obtaining the data are also printed. Even in the age
of electronic communication, being able to produce a paper
document on the spot can be very effective and result in
enhanced credibility.

Actual size of printout example

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What
Users
Want

Monitor high-speed
signals

"1 MS/s is too slow for observing fast pulse edges"
High-speed 20 MS/s sampling provides ample margin

The operation principle is the same as for a digital oscilloscope: data are stored
at high speed in the high-capacity internal memory. Even with all channels
operating simultaneously, sampling rates up to 20 mega-samples per second (50
ns cycle) are possible. This ensures that sudden event spikes and instantaneous
waveform changes are captured reliably.
n Semiconductor memory storage
Units using hard disks or other mechanical media for storage are vulnerable
to vibrations and therefore not ideal for automotive measurement and similar
applications. By saving data in semiconductor based memory without any
mechanical drive parts, the MEMORY HiCORDER is much more suited to such
applications. Simply back up the data later to a CF card or USB memory stick,
and you're done.

Input voltage

No Problem!

Minimum 50 nsec (Maximum sampling speed 20 MS/s)

Input

Input

A/D
Insulation
conversion

Write to memory
A/D
conversion Insulation

Screen display
Print out

MR8847-01 (64MW)

"I need a larger memory"
No Problem!

4 or 8 times the base memory of 64MW also available

The MR8847-01 has the same 64MW capacity as the previous Model 8847,
while the MR8847-02 and MR8847-03 offer 4 and 8 times the memory, respectively.
n Long term recording to internal memory devices with high-speed access
Data sampled at 20MS/s moves too fast to be stored in general memory
devices such as a CF card or hard disk, prompting HIOKI to develop a
proprietary system that combines our own FPGA device with high-speed
access memory. Now you can record long term, high speed waveform
data at ease.

"I need compare normal and abnormal waveforms."
No Problem!

High-speed waveform judgment function

Input

Input

A/D
Insulation
conversion

Write to memory

A/D
conversion Insulation

MR8847-03 (512MW)

Compare captured waveform with
reference area

Pass or fail measured waveforms with the wave comparison function.
n Enchanced speed, functionality and certainty
Taking advantage of the advanced performance of the MR8847 series
such as 20MS/s sampling and multi-channel array to make quick decisions on captured waveforms, ideal for urgent maintenance applications
where clear pass/fail determinations need to be made.
n Make close to real-time decisions
When using a time-axis range slower than 100msec/div, measured waveforms can be compared in near real-time, enabling you to detect failures
on the spot. Production can be halted in time to minimize resource waste.

Screen display
Print out

n USB mouse enabled
Conveniently edit the reference area
using a mouse. Waveforms can be
drawn on a PC in BMP format and
imported to the HiCORDER.

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What
Users
Want

Having an X-Y recorder
would be handy!

"An X-Y recorder uses paper, but electronic data would be better !"
No Problem!

X-Y recorder with electronic recording

Chart-type X-Y recorders are disappearing from the market,
but they had certain advantages that are sometimes desirable.
The MR8847 series brings them back with features such as
independent pen up/down control. Because data are stored as
a time-based series, electronic storage can be applied to tasks
for which paper archives used to be necessary.
n Pen up/down control
Individual pen up/down control is possible during
X-Y recording, not only by using the Function buttons but also via external signals at the EXT. IN1, 2,
3 connectors.

EXT. IN 1
EXT. IN 2
EXT. IN 3

n Waveform comparison during X-Y recording
Waveform comparison can be done not only in the
time domain waveform, but also in the X-Y domain
waveform. The X-Y waveforms captured from these
and many other applications can be tested against
reference waveforms automatically:
• Alteration and pressure at press machines
• Pump pressure and flow

"There are scores of relays, and I need to measure the timing of them all!"
No Problem!

Max. 64 channels Logic input + 10 channels Analog input

The MR8847 series comes standard with 16 logic
input channels. Three more logic input modules with
up to 48 logic channels can be installed in place of
analog input modules, resulting in simultaneous
recording capacity for up to 64 channels in total. All
channels can be displayed on a single screen, which
is ideal for timing measurements. Furthermore,
simultaneous recording of analog waveforms is
possible in up to 10 channels.

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What
Users
Want

Analyze data on a
computer

"I want to use a USB memory stick!"
No Problem!

Compatible to USB memory sticks

Measurement data can be saved on any generic USB memory

LAN terminal

USB receptacle A
USB receptacle B

device. Automatic data saving is also available, making it more
convenient to transfer data to a PC.
Caution: Although USB memory sticks enable automatic data saving, for more
reliable data protection, we recommend use of HIOKI CF cards, which are guaranteed to work with the instrument.

"I want to connect to a PC via USB"
No Problem!

Communicate with a PC via a USB connection

The B type connector can be used to connect the MR8847 series
to a PC for remote operation. When a USB memory stick is not
easily accessible, the internal data of the MR8847 series can be
sent to the PC via this USB terminal.

"I want to hook up to a LAN!"
No Problem!

LAN port and HTTP/FTP server function

A 100BASE-TX LAN port is built in as standard equipment.
<HTTP server capability> Access the unit via a web browser running on a computer, for waveform observation and remote operation. Waveform data of the MR8847 series can also be downloaded and pasted onto Excel.
< FTP server capability> Copy the memor y contents of the

HUB

MR8847 series (internal RAM, CF card, HDD) to a computer.

n Waveform observation/CSV conversion software bundled as standard (Wv)
l Binary data collected with the HiCORDER can be observed
as waveforms on a computer.
l Data can be converted to CSV format for importing into
Excel.
The software is supplied free of charge with the product, and the
latest version can also be downloaded from the HIOKI web site.
Wv screen sample
EXCEL sheet sample

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Highlights

- Numerical calculation function - Partial waveform zooming - Comment input capability without a keyboard -

n Calculate parameter values from measured waveform
l 20 different built-in calculation types including effective
(rms) value, peak value, and maximum value

Numerical calculation
Evaluation
settings
settings
Numerical calculation results can be shown on waveform display

Evaluation settings

n Partial waveform zooming
l Display time axis compressed waveform in upper part of
screen
l Display time axis expanded waveform in lower part of screen
l Use Jog & Shuttle knobs to scroll to desired section

While observing the entire waveform, zoom in on portions of interest

n Enter comments for each measurement signal
l Assign comments to channels and display them
on screen
l Print channel comments when printing waveforms
l Make entries without a keyboard

Comments can be input for each channel

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Highlights

- Simultaneous recording on recording media
- Chart recording reliably captures noise events

Memory function

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Recorder function

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n Simultaneous recording on storage media (Memory function)
l Automatic data saving on HDD / CF card or USB memory stick
l During high-speed sampling, data are written to internal RAM first
and later saved on other media
l During low-speed sampling, data are written to internal RAM and
sequentially saved on other media
Note: At 100 ms/division or slower, using near real-time save onto storage media

l Highly suitable for long-term recording

Caution: Available recording duration is determined by internal RAM capacity, not by external media.
Caution: Although USB memory sticks enable automatic data saving, for more reliable data protection,
we recommend use of HIOKI CF cards, which are guaranteed to work with the instrument.

A/D conversion

n Extracts from max. recording times into internal memory (Memory function)

Note: The table below shows the maximum value at arbitrary recording length settings
Note: Saving to media in near real-time is possible at sampling speeds of 100 ms/div (1 ms sampling) or
slower

MR8847-01

MR8847-02

(64MW)

MR8847-03

(256MW)

Analog 16 ch

Analog 16 ch

(512MW)

Analog 16 ch

Maximum recording time
increases depending on
number of channels used

+ internal Logic 16 ch

+ internal Logic 16 ch

+ internal Logic 16 ch

Time axis Sampling
period

40,000 div

160,000 div

320,000 div

Write to media

Input

5μs/div

50ns

0.2s

0.8s

1.6s

10μs/div

100ns

0.4s

1.6s

3.2s

100μs/div

1μs

4s

16s

32s

1ms/div

10μs

40s

2min 40s

5min 20s

100ms/div

1ms

1h 06min 40s

4h 26min 40s

8h 53min 20s

1s/div

10ms

11h 06min 40s

1d 20h 26min 40s

3d 16h 53min 20s

1min/div

600ms

27d 18h 40min 00s

111d 02h 40min 00s

222d 05h 20min 00s

3.0s 138d 21h 20min 00s

555d 13h 20min 00s

1111d 02h 40min 00s

5min/div

Input

Write to memory
A/D conversion

n Chart recording reliably captures noise events (Recorder function)
l High-speed sampling ensures that noise events are captured also with slow recording
l Data compression achieved by recording maximum/minimum value pairs
l Up to 833 days (1 hour/division) of recording time on the MR8847-01 (64 M-Words memory)
l Chart output enables permanent recording

Note: When opening data created with the Recorder function on a computer, the maximum and minimum data
pairs are lined up in a time series.
Note: Length of printer paper roll is 30 meters. Paper can be changed during operation without stopping the
recording process.

Input

A/D

Input

A/D

Insulation

Write to
memory

Recording on chart
Recording Speed

n Maximum recording times with Recorder function

To internal memory
20,000 divisions

Continuous (approx. recording time with one 30m paper roll)
Note: Calculated as 30 m = 2,970 divisions
Changing paper enables permanent continuation of recording

100 ms/div

33 min 20 s

Display only

200 ms/div

1 h 6 min 40 s

Display only

500 ms/div

2 h 46 min 40 s

24 min 45 s

1 s/div

5 h 33 min 20 s

49 min 30 s

11 h 6 min 40 s

1 h 39 min 00 s

2 s/div
5 s/div
10 s/div
30 s/div
50 s/div
100 s/div
1 min/div
2 min/div

1 μs, 10 μs, 100 μs,
1 ms, 10 ms, 100 ms
Note: Limited by combination
of selections under 1/100 on
time axis and time axis setting
for memory recording

1 d 3 h 46 min 40 s

4 h 7 min 30 s

2 d 7 h 33 min 20 s

8 h 15 min 00 s

6 d 22 h 40 min 00 s

24 h 45 min 00 s

11 d 13 h 46 min 40 s

1 d 17 h 15 min 00 s

23 d 3 h 33 min 20 s

3 d 10 h 30 min 00 s

13 d 21 h 20 min 00 s

2 d 1 h 30 min 00 s

27 d 18 h 40 min 00 s

4 d 3 h 00 min 00 s

5 min/div

69 d 10 h 40 min 00 s

10 d 7 h 30 min 00 s

10 min/div

138 d 21 h 20 min 00 s

20 d 15 h 00 min 00 s

30min/div

416 d 16 h 00 min 00 s

61 d 21 h 00 min 00 s

1 hr/div

833 d 8 h 00 min 00 s

123 d 18 h 00 min 00 s

Input voltage

Sampling period

Maximum Value
Minimum Value

Note: With settings between 100 ms and 200 ms/div on the time axis, continuous recording is not possible if printer is ON.
Note: The table below shows values for the MR8847-01 (64 M-words memory capacity). Model MR8847-02 (256 MW) is
four times, Model MR8847-03 (512 MW) is eight times of the MR8847-01. At ''Continuous'' setting in recording length,
cannot increase total recording time.
REC
time axis

Screen display

Sampling period

Time